Oregano - Fresh Herbs Israel

OREGANO

Oregano is an important culinary herb, used for the flavor of its leaves, which can be more flavorful when dried than fresh. It has an aromatic, warm and slightly bitter taste, which can vary in intensity. Good quality oregano may be strong enough almost to numb the tongue, but the cultivars adapted to colder climates often have a lesser flavor. Factors such as climate, seasons and soil composition may affect the aromatic oils present, and this effect may be greater than the differences between the various species of plants. Oregano's most prominent modern use is as the staple herb of Italian-American cuisine. There, it is most frequently used with roasted, fried or grilled vegetables, meat and fish.

Israel agricultural facts

Due to the diversity of the land and climate across the country, Israel is able
to grow a wide range of crops. Field crops grown in the country include wheat,
sorghum and corn. On 215,000 hectares of land, these sorts of crops are grown,
156,000 hectares of which are winter crops.